Educational Benefits for UUP Represented Employees
NYS/UUP Individual Development Awards Program
Eligibility:
Full-time employees must be in the bargaining unit at the time of the award and during the dates of the project or activity. Part-time employees who meet the eligibility tests for 26 weeks coverage for health benefits and are eligible for health benefits during the summer will also be eligible for funding for a project or activity that occurs during the summer whether or not they are on the payroll.
Description:
The Individual Development Awards Program is designed to support a variety of professional development projects or activities by assisting eligible employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement.
All decisions pertaining to awarding funds are at the discretion of the program committee and are pursuant to the committee guidelines and subject to the availability of funds.
NYS/UUP Tuition Waiver Agreement
Eligibility:
Employees in the Professional Services Negotiating Unit (PSNU) may enroll in a maximum of one (1) course per semester and/or special session (e.g., summer session) under this program.
Description:
This program waives full tuition expenses for credit coursework taken on either a credit or audit basis at 4-year SUNY institutions. Fees other than tuition are not covered and are the responsibility of the employee. Courses under this program are offered on a space available basis, determined by SUNY, and employees must meet all course prerequisites.
Application:
Professional Development Opportunities under the NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees
The NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees (JLMC) provide funding to employees in the Professional Services Negotiating Unit.
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